Controversial forward Russell Packer has been cleared to resume his NRL career after signing a two-year deal with St George Illawarra. The 26-year-old last played in the NRL in 2013. …

Mal Meninga remains favourite for the vacant Kangaroos coaching position, with the Queensland mentor reportedly interviewed for the role. The former Canberra star is the first of the candidates, including …

England coach Steve McNamara has committed his future to the Sydney Roosters by signing a new two-year contract. No official announcement has been made by the Roosters at the request …

Even rival Canberra halfback Sam Williams admits Gold Coast recruit Aidan Sezer can add another dimension to the Raiders’ attack in 2016. But Williams is determined not to be relegated …

No more excuses – Canberra captain Jarrod Croker admits the pressure will be on the Raiders to perform under coach Ricky Stuart in 2016 now he’s got “the team that …

The Kangaroos coaching role has become the most keenly contested job in rugby league. Wayne Bennett, Mal Meninga, Geoff Toovey and Ivan Cleary are all in the running to succeed …

Sydney Roosters prop Sam Moa knows all-too well the threat posed by Leeds guest player Ali Lauiti’iti when the Kiwis open their tour of England at Headingley. Second-rower Lauiti’iti, 36, …

Wayne Bennett has confirmed his interest in the vacant Australian coaching role. The rugby league master coach, whose last tenure as Australian mentor ended when he lost the 2005 Tri-Nations, …

One of John Grant’s major duties in a post-Dave Smith NRL world is likely to be to appoint Tim Sheens’ successor as Kangaroos coach. Grant will not take over as …

Bombers bid chairman Craig Davison believes a second Brisbane NRL team is inevitable despite Broncos CEO Paul White’s damning view on expansion. Brisbane Bombers boss Davison is unfazed after White …

Former Kangaroos prop Jason Ryles has emerged as a shock contender as Craig Bellamy’s successor at Melbourne after being appointed to an assistant coaching role at the NRL club. Ryles …

Only four NRL clubs have avoided a change of head coach over the past two years and newly installed Penrith mentor Anthony Griffin says that’s just the way rugby league …

Any speculation George Burgess could join Jarryd Hayne in the NFL has been put to bed after the English prop re-signed with South Sydney on Thursday until the end of …

Former Kangaroos prop Jason Ryles has joined Melbourne’s coaching staff for the 2016 NRL season. The Storm announced on Thursday that Ryles would serve as an assistant coach under Craig …

South Sydney have re-signed George and Tom Burgess until the end of the 2018 season, the NRL club announced on Thursday. The England internationals were key figures in the Rabbitohs’ …

Ivan Cleary has hit back at Phil Gould’s claims he was burnt out and needed a rest after he was sacked as Penrith’s NRL coach. Panthers supremo Gould made the …

Just two years ago promising young Penrith Panther Adam Docker was being touted as a future Kangaroo. But after just four seasons in the NRL, the 24-year-old forward has been …

Brisbane CEO Paul White says he has no problem with former Broncos coach Anthony Griffin. However, he is looking forward to to Griffin’s Penrith Panthers becoming the Broncos’ new NRL …